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Friends of Pack Library

Libraries are critically important to communities. They help define them and play an important role in promoting thought and encouraging creativity.
Friends of Pack Library supports our library’s ongoing programming, which serves to enhance the lives and skills of those in our community.

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Buncombe County Libraries Expand Hours

As winter pulls us deeper into her cloak and we lean expectantly toward a new year, we can see many changes coming. One such change that will provide us with additional time to bask in the warmth of books, is…

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Surviving on Your Generosity

Book donations are needed … The generosity of our members who provide monetary support and those who regularly frequent our library and bookstore can’t be underestimated, nor can we thank you enough. Recently, however, we’ve found ourselves in need of…

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The World Without Us

Hurricane Helene brought devastation and loss of life to WNC in late September. Many of us were complacent as we felt secure surrounded as we were by our lovely, protective mountains. We are saddened by the destruction of homes, lives…

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Mission

To sponsor Pack Memorial Library’s programming and promote its services and benefits through awareness and fundraising, thereby increasing usage and enhancing library resources and services to help enrich the lives of our local community.

Friends Make A Difference

How You Can Help

Be a Member
or Donate

It’s easy to become a member of the Friends of Pack Library, or make a one-time donation to support Pack Library’s programs. Giving online has never been more secure or convenient.

Become a
Volunteer

Volunteers provide valuable behind-the-scenes support during book sales, donation pick-ups, or in our bookstore, Bookends. Contact us for more information.

Opportunities may arise for sponsorship of specific library programs. If you are a donor or business and would like to allocate a contribution, please contact us for more information.

Quotes

What Authors Say

As I get older, I find myself thinking it all begins with Shakespeare.

~Ron Rash

I read so that I can live more than one life in more than one place.

~Anne Tyler

“And how could anyone consent to give up the smell of open books, old or new?”

~Elizabeth Kostova
The Swan Thieves

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.

~Carl Sandburg

Become a Member

As a Friend, you support the programs of Pack Memorial Library, which in turn, helps our community be stronger and better. Your membership dollars contribute to the spirit of our library and strengthens our community.

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